Monday, March 6, 2017

RIHousing Hires Energy Specialist

RIHousing is pleased to welcome Brigid Ryan to the team. Brigid will
serve as the agency’s first-ever Energy Specialist.

Brigid will oversee RIHousing's sustainability/energy efficiency
activities and assist with the development and strategic planning of new energy
initiatives.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brigid to our team,” said Eric Shorter,
RIHousing Director of Development. “Her extensive experience in energy and real
estate will be an invaluable resource in our continued efforts to promote
energy affordability through our energy efficiency programs.”

Brigid has over 17 years of experience in housing and energy
efficiency. Most recently she served as the Local Director for Emerald Cities
Rhode Island, a start-up energy retrofit program that aims to reduce
environmental impacts while creating equitable access to careers for community
residents. She also serves as a Coalition Chair for EnergizeRI, a coalition
formed to pass carbon pricing legislation.

Prior to her role at Emerald Cities Rhode Island, Brigid worked as
Deputy Director for the Church Community Housing Corporation, a non-profit located
in Newport dedicated to developing affordable housing.